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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold a contract with the HSE for the provision of health services, such as the GMS contract for the provision of health services to medical card and GP visit card holders. The Government is aware of the workforce issues currently facing general practice and is working to increase the number of GPs practicing across the country by improving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1528 and 1647 together. As the Deputy will be aware, a commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” is included in the Programme for Government. ‎The Model of Care for Fertility was developed by the Department of Health in conjunction with the HSE’s National Women & Infants Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. It is against Department policy to comment on individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As these questions relate to operational matters for the Health Service Executive (HSE), I have asked that the HSE responds to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Safety (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The funding of voluntary organisations is administered by the HSE through Section 39 funding. As such, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: The Long-Term Illness (LTI) scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975, prescribing 16 illnesses covered by the scheme. These are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1540 and 1541 together. For people aged 70 or older, the medical card assessment is based on gross income. The weekly gross income thresholds for eligibility to a medical card for those aged 70 and over were increased in November 2020 and are currently €550 per week for a single person and €1,050 for a couple. It should be noted that people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive (HSE) holds responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to this operational matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I am concerned at the situation that has arisen for patients of the orthodontic practice in Oranmore and their families. Since this situation first came to the attention of my Department, my officials have been working with stakeholders seeking assurances that everything possible is being done by relevant parties to resolve the concerns of patients affected. I met with patient...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: I received Ms Quinn’s report last year. I expect to be in a position to publish the report in the coming weeks in accordance with due process and fair procedures.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: My Department has a vacancy in this unit and is seeking to fill through the usual recruitment channels.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: Many of the recommendations of the National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland (2014 – 2018) have already been implemented including the establishment of a National Rare Disease Office (NRDO) and HSE National Clinical Programme for Rare Diseases which has now been operationalised and incorporated into the NRDO which is the main contact point and driver for National HSE rare disease projects...